Black and white photograph of people lying on surfboards and playing water polo in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel while onlookers sit on the sand.
Surfboard Water Polo, The Royal Hawaiian, Late 1930s

Surfboard Water Polo, The Royal Hawaiian, Late 1930s

Vendor
Matson Navigation Company Archives
Regular price
$48.00
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$48.00
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This vintage photograph depicts players engaged in a lively game of surfboard water polo in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. Participants balance on traditional surfboards as they compete in a beach-adapted version of water polo, showcasing both athletic skill and the theatrical flair of early Hawaiian beach sports. Spectators line the shore, underscoring the event's popularity as both sport and entertainment.

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